Vera Markowitz sits with her son as disappointing returns place her out of reach of the City Council.

Councilmember John Mirisch talks with Michael Libow at his Elections Day party.

Public Works Commissioner Sharona Nazarian embraces a supporter when the first returns put her in second place.

Councilmember Robert Wunderlich acknowledges disappointment as the early returns put him just out of reach of a second term.

Councilmember Lester Friedman excitedly greets the press as early returns put him in first place.